What should I do if my ignition key is sticking?
In most cases you will have to pay for a tow to a shop. Then ignition tumbler and lock replacement can become a huge hassle and very expensive. Labor to pull it out can triple and you may have to buy a complete new steering lock and switch assembly. A word for the wise: Don’t wait to fix a sticking ignition key!
How do you change the ignition lock on a Mercedes 190E?
Use a 10mm Hex and breaker bar to remove the screw holding the wheel to the shaft (red arrow).Have someone hold the wheel while you break the screw loose, never use the steering lock to hold the wheel in place. In this photo you can see the airbag plug (green arrow) and horn connections (yellow arrows).
What happens if you wiggle the ignition key?
Be careful not to apply too much pressure. Wiggling the key can make the key contact the pins from a different angle, which may allow you start the vehicle. If wiggling the key works, it means the teeth on the key are too worn to properly engage the pins. Replace the key as soon as possible if this works before the key stops working entirely.
What to do if your steering lock does not turn?
For assemblies that do not have a key or key has been lost or the key will not turn at all – you will have to perform emergency surgery on your steering lock assembly.
What to do if your ignition switch is stuck?
Step 1 – All vehicles have a steering wheel lockout safety device that will not allow the steering wheel to turn when the key is in the “OFF” position. Step 2 – Vehicles equipped with power steering utilize a pump which maintains pressure while the engine is running.
What to do when your ignition key starts to jam?
We strongly urge our customers to fix the problem at the first sign your key starts to stick or jam. When your key is working, replacement of either the tumbler switch or the steering lock is bearable. But, if you wait too long, you may not be able to turn it at all.
What happens to the ignition key when the engine is shut off?
If the front wheels are turned when the engine is shut off, the system loses pressure and forces the steering against the lockout pin. Step 3 – In this case grasp the steering wheel and apply pressure in the same direction as the wheels are turned, the lock pin will be relieved allowing the ignition key to be turned.
Can a bad ignition switch cause a Bonneville to die?
If replacing the battery doesn’t prevent dead battery symptoms, a bad regulator/rectifier can cause problems that seem to be coming from the battery. We’ve also met a few instances where the culprit was a worn ignition switch.
In most cases you will have to pay for a tow to a shop. Then ignition tumbler and lock replacement can become a huge hassle and very expensive. Labor to pull it out can triple and you may have to buy a complete new steering lock and switch assembly. A word for the wise: Don’t wait to fix a sticking ignition key!
Step 1 – All vehicles have a steering wheel lockout safety device that will not allow the steering wheel to turn when the key is in the “OFF” position. Step 2 – Vehicles equipped with power steering utilize a pump which maintains pressure while the engine is running.
Why does my Triumph Bonneville have a bad battery?
Modern CPU-related bike technologies put more strain on the battery than the older models, so battery inspection is more crucial than ever. On newer models, Triumph has made an effort to upgrade its batteries.
What to do if your ignition switch won’t work?
Step 7 – In extreme conditions such as high mileage or a key chain adorned with many ornaments can wear the tumbler which causes the key not to work. If the door key is same as the ignition key, the door tumbler can be removed and a key made if no security chip is installed, (older cars).
We strongly urge our customers to fix the problem at the first sign your key starts to stick or jam. When your key is working, replacement of either the tumbler switch or the steering lock is bearable. But, if you wait too long, you may not be able to turn it at all.
If the front wheels are turned when the engine is shut off, the system loses pressure and forces the steering against the lockout pin. Step 3 – In this case grasp the steering wheel and apply pressure in the same direction as the wheels are turned, the lock pin will be relieved allowing the ignition key to be turned.